Introduction
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gained 1.02%1 in July while the MSCI World Index was up 4.41%2 over the month. Total assets under management increased by nearly US$15 billion during the month – the sector witnessed net positive asset flows of US$4.98 billion while gaining US$10.07 billion through performance-based gains. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.89 trillion.
Highlights of hedge fund performance and asset flows for the month are as follows:
| July 2013 | US$ billion |
|---|---|
| Allocation (Inflows) | 20.76 |
| Redemption (Outflows) | 15.78 |
| Net Asset Flows | 4.98 |
| Positive Performance (Growth) | 12.81 |
| Negative Performance (Decline) | 2.74 |
| Total | 10.07 |
| Overall Total | 15.05 |
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Footnote
1Based on 56.93% of funds which have reported July 2013 returns as at 15 August 2013
2MSCI AC World Index All Core (Local)
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